Funding and Fundraising News

Nottingham Internship Scheme - Summer 2024

The fund closed for applications on Wednesday 3 April 2024The University of Nottingham is opening its internship scheme for summer 2024. Since its inception in 2014, the scheme has benefited hundreds of organisations. Successful charitable organisations will receive a grant to fully cover the employment of an intern from the university for four weeks. Internships will commence on Monday 3 June… Read More

Community Nature Fund

The fund is closed for applications on Thursday 14 March 2024, 11.45pmHubbub is providing funding of up to £5,000 for 13 groups across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to create or enhance existing green spaces.Projects should:Be community-led.Be publicly accessible.Increase access to nature.Bring people together.Upskill the community.Promote climate resilience.Be committed to… Read More

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Refurbishment Grants Programme

This fund closed for applications on Wednesday 19 June 2024 The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has opened its Refurbishment Grants Programme for organisations assisting veterans with housing. Grants of up to £75,000 are available for registered charities and registered social housing providers that can show it works with veterans. The grant will provide capital funding for refurbishment… Read More

Impetus: Youth Employment fund

The fund closed to applications on Sunday 7 April 2024, 11.59pmThe Impetus Youth Employment fund has unrestricted grants of up to £100,000 available for organisations that support young people, particularly those from ethnic minority or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to find work or develop work-related skills. To receive funding, organisations must meet all of the… Read More

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

This fund closed to applications on Friday 15 March 2024, 5pm The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has funding of up to £120,000 for up to three years for organisations whose work is led by and for young people who have less access to creative programmes or who are underrepresented in arts and culture. This includes young people who: Are D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. Are from communities… Read More

Garfield Weston Foundation

There is no deadline for Regular Grants, Major Grants are considered at one of eight board meetings. Garfield Weston has three grant types available for organisations looking for funding: operating or core cost grants, capital project grants, and project or specific activities grants. Organisations can apply for either the Regular Grant, of up to £100,000 funding or the Major Grant which can… Read More

People's Health Trust - Nature for Health

This fund closed to applications on Wednesday 20 March 2024, 1pm.  People’s Health Trust has a grant fund of between £20,000 and £40,000 available for organisations looking to improve their community’s well-being through nature-based activities. Organisations must be able to match at least 25% of the requested amount, with the funded project lasting for two years. The grant can be used to… Read More

The Fat Beehive Foundation

This funding stream has now closed to applications, keep an eye on their website for if it reopens. Fat Beehive Ltd. is a web design and digital agency that helps charities, NGOs, and ethical companies build their digital presence through website design, creating a brand and visual identity, and developing a digital strategy.  The Fat Beehive Foundation is the charitable arm of this company… Read More

Funding for local charities from Boots Charitable Trust

This funding is now closed Funding is available for registered charities and smaller voluntary organisations benefiting people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire through the Boots Charitable Trust. The independent registered charity wholly funded by Boots UK has, to date, donated over £10 million to charities across the city and county. The Trust also helps smaller voluntary organisations in… Read More

National Lottery Heritage Grants from £10,000 to £10million

Aware of the increased cost of goods and services, as seen in their grant application data, National Lottery Heritage fund has increased their entry level grants to £10,000 and the upper threshold of grants to £10 million (or more in exceptional circumstances). They have also: Improved links between pages on their website. Reduced the length and complexity of their application guidance and the… Read More